113: Chapter 113 Zuo Wenshan Arrives at Merlin

“Your analysis makes a lot of sense. It seems there’s a powerful hidden opponent. This means our future survival will be even harder!” Commander Yan lamented.

“Commander Yan, there’s no need to be overly pessimistic. The cycle of heaven is just like this. The more difficult things get, the greater the challenges that will be imposed. What we need to do is to do our best and seize a glimmer of hope in such a disaster,” Oriental Chen comforted him.

“You certainly have a good outlook,” Commander Yan said, admiringly.

“There’s no other way if I don’t. If I want to live, this is the only way,” Oriental Chen said with a smile.

“Oh, right, have you developed any new equipment recently? Let our Zhanfeng Assault Team be the first to try it out,” Commander Yan asked.

“Soon. The base is currently undergoing renovation. Once everything is ready, I guarantee Commander Yan’s Soldiers will be the first to experience it,” Oriental Chen said with a smile.

“Good, it’s a deal!”

After chatting for a while, Commander Yan got up and left, heading straight for the Northeast Military Region.

…

Yusu Province, Kunfeng City, Southeast Military Region Command.

“Mayor Zuo, how has your recovery been at the Military Region these past two days?” Zongzheng Yue asked.

“Councilor Zong, I’ve recovered quite well, thank you very much,” Left Wen Shan replied.

“What are your plans next?”

“I plan to go to Meilin Settlement. The person in charge there is my old partner, Gong Kaiming. He was originally the Mayor of Binjiang City and last year, at the end of the year, he led the surviving Binjiang City citizens north to Meilin,” Left Wen Shan replied.

“That works too, at least it’s somewhere to go. How about this, I’ll arrange a plane to take you there shortly. The journey isn’t short, and it’s not safe on the road; it would be difficult for just the two of you to reach it,” Zongzheng Yue considered for a moment and said.

“Then I’m truly grateful to Councilor Zong!” Left Wen Shan said happily.

“You’re welcome. For now, this is all we can do to help you,” Zongzheng Yue sighed.

Left Wen Shan took a deep breath and silently nodded as well.

Kunfeng City is about 100 kilometers in a straight line from Meilin Settlement. Zongzheng Yue dispatched a small team wearing full Combat Suits to escort Left Wen Shan, and they arrived in less than an hour.

Because a call had been made before their departure, Mayor Gong was already waiting at the helipad.

They were using the helipad that the Huatong Chamber of Commerce had built on the roof.

“Left Brother, welcome!” After getting off the plane, Mayor Gong hurried forward to shake hands.

“Gong Brother, I’ve come to seek refuge with you!” Left Wen Shan said jokingly.

“Hey! What’s with all this talk of refuge? We’ve been partners for so many years, there’s no 'you' or 'me' between us,” Mayor Gong said with a laugh.

“Your place has developed really well; you even built a helipad in the Settlement,” Left Wen Shan exclaimed admiringly.

“We didn’t build this; it was the Huatong Chamber of Commerce,” Mayor Gong said.

“Huatong Chamber of Commerce?” Left Wen Shan hadn’t heard of them.

“Don’t worry, you’ll find out soon enough. Come on, let’s go downstairs first; today we’ll give you a proper welcome,” Mayor Gong prepared to pull Left Wen Shan away.

“Brothers, why don’t you all come down for a simple meal?” Left Wen Shan asked the Soldiers who had escorted him.

“Mayor Zuo, no need to trouble yourself. We need to return immediately to report back,” one Soldier replied.

“Huh?” Mayor Gong hummed in confusion.

“Gong Brother, what’s wrong?” Left Wen Shan asked, hearing Mayor Gong’s confused sound.

“Brother, where did you get the clothes you’re wearing?” Mayor Gong asked.

“Mayor Gong, have you seen this kind of clothing?” the Soldier asked, puzzled.

“Oh, yes, I have,” Mayor Gong replied.

The Mercenary Guild people come and go every day, all wearing this kind of clothing, so he was very familiar with it. But what Mayor Gong didn’t expect was that even the Soldiers of the Southeast Military Region wore this kind of clothing.

Could it be that the supplies in Niu Xingwang’s hands were brought out from the Military Region?

This was an important clue.

“Where did Mayor Gong see it? Take us to see!” the Soldier asked anxiously.

“Ah? This, this, this…” Hearing the Soldier’s anxious tone, Mayor Gong somewhat regretted asking. What if Niu Xingwang’s supplies were of dubious origin? Wouldn’t that drag his own Settlement into trouble too?

“Oh, Mayor Gong, don’t worry. We’re also looking for the source of this kind of clothing,” the Soldier explained, seeing that Mayor Gong was a little scared.

“What? Could it be that the Southeast Military Region’s goods were bought from Niu Xingwang? Is Niu Xingwang’s business that big? He’s even doing business with the army? No wonder he built an underground base without even batting an eye. What a rich man!” With just one sentence from the Soldier, Mayor Gong’s mind went through several twists and turns.

“Mayor Gong?” The Soldier asked again when Mayor Gong didn’t respond.

“Oh, oh. We have plenty here; the mercenaries are all wearing this kind of clothing,” Mayor Gong replied.

Since it wasn’t dangerous, doing a favor wouldn’t be bad.

“Really?” Several Soldiers hurried forward upon hearing this.

“Yes,” Mayor Gong affirmed again.

“Then please take us to see; we’d be most grateful!” the Soldier said eagerly.

“No problem, follow me,” Mayor Gong responded.

To get from the helipad down to the street, one had to pass through the Huatong Chamber of Commerce hall.

After seeing this scene, Gu Qingyi quickly sent the message to Niu Xingwang.

Niu Xingwang frowned upon receiving the message.